GRE Word List

PHOENIX

a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period

The meaning of the word phoenix is a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period.

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WordMeaning
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
lampoonsatire
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
adjointo add or attach by joining
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies